Order For Continuance Of Trial Date In Los Angeles
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In the Ohio criminal justice system, most case outcomes are chosen before the case even goes to court. This will usually occur at a pretrial hearing. During a pretrial hearing, the plaintiff, defendant, judge, and lawyers will meet with the common goal to solve some parts of the case.
Typically, there's no limit on the number of continuances that a defendant can request. That said, a judge won't look favorably on repeated requests, especially if they appear to be delay tactics. Repeated requests, made without good cause, will be denied. (The judge could also reprimand the lawyer.)
A “motion for a continuance” is a request asking the judge to make an order changing your hearing date. If the judge grants your motion, your court date will be postponed to a later time. For most requests for continuances, you must provide the judge with a suitable reason (“good cause”) for postponing your court date.
Rule 3.1332(c) of the California Rules of Court (CRC) allows the court to grant a continuance before or during trial on an affirmative showing of good cause. Each request for continuance must be considered on its own merits.
Continuances of any hearing may be accomplished by filing a Motion for Continuance at least twenty-four (24) business hours prior to the scheduled court date. The motion is filed in the Clerk of Court's office. Case Number as it appears on the Complaint and Summons you received from the Clerk of Court.
If you wish to ask the Court to reschedule a hearing you must file a Motion for Continuance. The Court may reschedule a hearing upon the request of a party for good cause. The Motion for Continuance must be supported by an Affidavit stating the reason(s) why you need to have the hearing rescheduled.
Example: In a custody hearing, the plaintiff has had no visitation with his son. The defendant wants to request a continuance of 4 weeks. A continuance of 4 weeks means that the plaintiff may not see his son for four more weeks.
You can obtain a summary of the status and actions taken on your case at the Los Angeles Superior Court website. Click “Find a Case” on the left side of the front page. You will need your case number to access information. For older cases, enter the two-digit year, the court initial, and the case number.
If you missed a court date and would like to reschedule, you can place your matter back on calendar by contacting the Clerk's Office at the courthouse where your case was heard. You may go in person, or call.
